This evening, Lotto enthusiasts are gearing up for an exciting live draw as the jackpot has soared to an astounding $30 million. With the buzz surrounding this massive prize, retail stores and online platforms are bracing for a surge in ticket sales as hopeful players rush to secure their chance at winning big.
A Reoccurring Jackpot
This marks the second occasion this year that the Powerball jackpot has reached the remarkable $30 million threshold. Just last month, a winning ticket sold in the quaint town of Carterton in the lower North Island claimed the same amount, marking the largest Lotto payout of 2024 so far. The winning ticket was later revealed to be purchased by a family syndicate from Wellington, who typically only participate when the jackpot exceeds $20 million.
Historic Potential
If tonight’s jackpot is claimed by a single ticket holder, it will become the seventh-largest Lotto prize ever awarded. Lucy Fullarton, Lotto’s head of corporate communications, noted that ticket sales observe a significant increase as the jackpot swells. “People who don’t normally buy a ticket decide they want to be in on the big one,” Fullarton stated.
Purchase Early for Better Odds
With expectations of a bustling afternoon in stores and on the MyLotto website, Fullarton advises interested players to buy their tickets early to avoid the anticipated last-minute rush. Those who purchase tickets through MyLotto have the convenience of checking their results immediately; prizes of $1,000 or less are automatically credited to their accounts. For larger prizes, winners will need to complete an online form.
How to Claim Your Prize
Results of the draw will be available shortly after the live broadcast on TVNZ 1 at approximately 8:30 PM, occurring on draw nights, which are every Wednesday and Saturday. Players can easily find results online through the MyLotto app, at Lotto NZ retailers, or on popular news websites such as nzherald.co.nz.
Winners who hold physical tickets must visit a Lotto retailer to claim their prizes. To secure the Powerball jackpot, players need to match all six Lotto numbers in addition to the Powerball number. If tonight’s jackpot isn’t claimed, it will roll over until it is won. Historically, the longest run for the Powerball jackpot in Lotto NZ was a staggering 24 consecutive draws without a winner.
Multiple Winners and Shared Prizes
In the event that more than one person wins the Powerball, the jackpot will be split equally among the winning tickets, allowing multiple people to share in the excitement of a life-changing payout.
With such a significant reward on the line, excitement is at an all-time high among players. Will tonight be the night that someone walks away with the $30 million jackpot? Only time will tell!